The United States has proposed a peace deal to Ukraine that acknowledges Russia's control of Crimea and de facto control of four eastern Ukrainian territories, while promising not to allow Ukraine to join NATO and to lift Russia sanctions.

Trump's break from neoliberal free trade policies has led to economic shocks, including a plunging dollar, a downturn in the stock market, and the increased likelihood of a recession.

South Korean civic leaders are opposing Trump's tariffs, fearing increased costs for hosting US troops and potential extortion.

Microsoft has invested heavily in Israeli companies like AnyVision, for facial recognition and targeting of Palestinians, and provided cloud services and technology that aids Israeli military operations.

The second round of indirect talks between Iran and the US on Iran's nuclear program and American sanctions took place at the Omani Embassy in Rome.

The IAEA, led by Director General Rafael Grossi, emphasizes the urgency of diplomacy, stating that any agreement without the IAEA's role is ineffective.

The US capital, Washington, DC, is in extreme socio-economic turmoil as a result of returning President Donald Trump's sweeping changes.